EX-99.1 2 exhibit99_1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 PRESS RELEASE TITLED, "BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER 2006 DIVIDEND Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Titled, "Bridge Bancorp, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2006 Dividend
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Contact: Sandra Novick, SVP                      
Corporate Secretary
(631) 537-1001, ext. 7263
 

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER 2006 DIVIDEND

(Bridgehampton, NY - December 19, 2006) Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ®/OTCBB:BDGE), the holding company for The Bridgehampton National Bank (“BNB”), announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share. The dividend will be payable on January 16, 2007 to shareholders of record as of January 2, 2007. The Company continues its trend of uninterrupted dividends.

Founded in 1910, The Bridgehampton National Bank operates retail branches in Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Greenport Village, Hampton Bays, Mattituck, Montauk, Peconic Landing in Greenport, Sag Harbor, Southampton, Southampton Village, Southold and Westhampton Beach. The Bank will be opening a new facility in Southampton Village on January 8, 2007 as well as new branch offices in Cutchogue and Wading River during 2007.

The Bridgehampton National Bank maintains a policy of community involvement through programs and initiatives that enhance the environment and quality of life on eastern Long Island. BNB continues a rich tradition of involvement in the local community, supporting programs and initiatives that promote local businesses, the environment, education, healthcare, social services and the arts.
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